be at the mercy of (something)

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be at the mercy of (something)

To be subject to the control of a particular person or thing. When you're a minor, you're at the mercy of your parents completely.When you travel by public transportation, you're at the mercy of the weather.Her fate is at the mercy of the jury—it's their decision now.

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